"My first VT-Meeting" Brussels Travelogue by pieter_jan_v


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kiwi & RENE_CARDOEN

I went to Brussels to meet a VT member for the first time. The honours went to kiwi. She was visiting the city for 2 days on invitation of René Cardoen after her stay in France.

From Left to Right: My son René, me, kiwi, René Cardoen, my wife Swanèt and René's wife Felicienne.

In the back the Marsupilami (famous Belgian cartoon character) who welcomes every visitor to the Atomium.

Mini VT-meeting at the Japanese Tower

René is a splendid host. After visiting the Atomium we decided to take a look at the Japanese Tower.

Here we are: The three VT-members in front of René's house.

A lovely picture of Pam.

Showing Pam all those deleted Discussions (Forums under the new VT) she missed while being in France.

Italian dinner

The wine expert

Good atmosphere

We had some laughs

I eat everything ....

... and I drink everything ....

.... and thereafter ....

.... I'm in trouble!

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    brendareed Feb 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM Report Abuse

    PJ - enjoyed your Brussels page! We'll be heading that way next month so it was so very helpful! Thanks for the work you put into it!

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    Norali Jun 27, 2009 at 4:41 AM Report Abuse

    Lovely meeting it seemed.

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    Maurizioago Mar 7, 2009 at 2:44 AM Report Abuse

    Brussels is on my wish list since a long time. I hope to visit it soon. Ciao!

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    hunterV Dec 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM Report Abuse

    Hello, Pieter Jan ! Thanks for your page!

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    Waalewiener Nov 6, 2008 at 4:12 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you for you postcard from Brussels P J Nice group you had and oue Schatje looked Schattig as usual ,but she has that naughty look in her eyes eh Groetjes aan Swanet

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    LoriPori Nov 1, 2008 at 11:46 AM Report Abuse

    Fun pics PJ. Good to see familiar smiling faces.

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    bonio Sep 10, 2008 at 3:03 PM Report Abuse

    In Brussels next weekend, good tips thankyou - the military museum sounds interesting

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    Nemorino May 23, 2008 at 12:46 PM Report Abuse

    I see you have signed up for EuroMeet 2008 in Karlsruhe, so I look forward to meeting you there.

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    cadzand Apr 25, 2007 at 12:59 AM Report Abuse

    Op zoek naar Ieper kwam ik hier. Heeft onrechtstreeks ook wel iets met de oorlog. Een wondermooi zicht over Brussel heb je vanop het dak van dit museum. Groetjes

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    deecat Feb 25, 2007 at 3:07 PM Report Abuse

    Loved the travelogues. Looks like grand fun. Thanks for your fine insights about Brussels.

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